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Newspaper
Dillon Tribune
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1898
Page
2
Weekly publication note indicates Fisher Newspaper Advertiser at 21 Merchants' Exchange, San Francisco, is an authorized agent and the paper is kept on file in his office.
Two well known Dillon youths Mr John T Cox and Miss Ida B Moore were married at the bride’s parents residence on Rails road street with Rev O O Weller officiating. The event drew about fifty friends. The couple plan a honeymoon visiting Salt Lake City Denver Omaha Exposition and Chicago before returning in a month or six weeks.
Louis Ford a Normal student was severely injured lifting a piano at a school event Saturday. He suffers a rupture and great pain, and doctors could not attend his case until his father, Dr. Ford of Lima, arrived by special train at 2:30 this afternoon. The Triasye reporter could offer no further details, but described his condition as frightfully alarming.
Citizen urges numbering houses and posting street names on corners to help visitors locate residents like John Smith or Thomas Green. With growth of the Normal school bringing more strangers, directing people has become tiresome and unsatisfactory. proposals call for house numbering.
W. A. Allen, acting for the Chicago Hotel Cabinet Co., visited the city to discuss business matters with local officials and potential partners.
The ad showcases new cut glass shapes with appealing small pieces for wedding gifts. Olive dish priced at 3.00, 7 inch dish at 5.00, and a Berry Bowl at 7.00. Lipply glass claims top clearness, intricate cutting, and bright polish.
Special correspondent Hone Kone reports from Manila that insurgents completely encircle the city from the land side have cut rail service and driven Spanish outposts. May 31 saw a fierce river crossing and works captured while typhoon winds hampered Spanish fire. Governor moves population within walls as Dewey warns insurgents against attacking Manila before troops arrive.
Special to the Tribune reports American forces landed east of Santiago during a heavy bombardment by the fleet. Spanish troops resisted but were repulsed as insurgents kept the garrison engaged. Fortifications suffered extensive damage from 8 to 11 o clock. The armored cruiser Maria Terese was sunk in the harbor by a shell.
Montreal reports Lieutenant Garanza and Senor duBose were arrested on June 6 in connection with a damages suit alleging defamation tied to the intercepted letter affair. The arrest follows a Franco Spanish diplomatic dispute and concerns a sensitive personal case.
Discussion centers on Mantle and possible governor appointments to fill Senate vacancies if Mantle or related figures shift roles. Names floated include W A Clark Marcus Daly Joe Toole and broader Montana political figures with mentions of Governor power and potential resignations and reappointments. Senator Powers and Maginnis are noted as part of the scene with others like Horkan and Becker referenced in government roles.
A. D. Young travels to Cooley City Oregon to buy cattle and expects a quick return. Mrs. Ed Blake of Centennial visits Dell. Dr. Yeaman the dentist works in town Friday. Rain continues. ranges better than in years. H. O. Patterson fences a new ranch south of town. S. M. McKnight finishes fencing Sage Creek land. H. A. Dowling builds a large ditch. Rosa Dowling recovers from measles. A local boy comments on Cervera with a sharp partisan remark.
The House failed to concur with the Senate amendment to the war revenue bill and sent the measure to a conference committee for resolution in Washington on June 7.
Portiano reports Oregon voters elected the entire Republican ticket by an average majority of three thousand. The message notes a clean sweep across offices.
Havana June 6 Twenty four vessels of the American fleet opened fire on the forts and works around Santiago at eight o clock this morning continuing until one p m The bombardment involved twenty four ships engaging the defenses in a coordinated assault.
Under heavy fire, troops landed and pressed the operation near Santiago while fleet support protected the advancing forces. The engagement involved intense combat with coastal defenses and air cover aiding the assault.
New York dispatch reports confirmation from Port Antonio that the torpedo boat destroyer Tutor was damaged by the Oregon near Jamaica. Replies from Mole 8t. Nicholas deny the claim and say there is no truth to the report.
A stirring defense of war against Spain asserts the nation’s duty to aid oppressed peoples, with Cuba, the Philippines, Porto Rico and even the Canary Islands seen as potential gains. It emphasizes humanitarian mission, warns against world conquest, and foresees a united, vigilant America guiding future actions under Providence. It notes Kansas as a symbol of steadfast resolve and mentions Deweyville in a light, local touch.
Editorial comments on Spain’s inability to defend the coast and on US actions in the Cuban conflict. It argues Spain’s best option is peace yet predicts a long war, mocks Spanish pride, and notes public sentiment, privateers, and Morro Castle parallels.
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